Texas head coach Tom Herman responds to a question during a news conference, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Texas will play Maryland to open their season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas head coach Tom Herman responds to a question during a news...

AUSTIN – Less than a week before the early signing period (Dec. 19-21) begins, Texas coach Tom Herman's 2019 class took a hit.

Odessa Permian athlete Peyton Powell on Thursday announced he would reopen his recruitment. Powell, the No. 13 athlete and No. 35 prospect in Texas per 247Sports, posted a brief statement on his Twitter account.

"First off thank you to the coaching staff at the University of Texas for believing in my ability enough to offer me to play at their university," Powell wrote. "However at this time I will be de-committing from the University of Texas and reopening my commitment."

Powell is being sought after by a number of prominent schools, including Big 12 members Baylor and TCU. He took an official visit to Baylor Dec. 7 and to TCU back in September. Ohio State is also in the mix.

Powell this season threw for 1,514 yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions. He ran for an additional 460 yards and seven scores.

The loss of Powell brings UT's current 2019 class to 20 commits, though there will still be some movement in the days to come.